When it comes to protecting people in cities... a hero's job is complex and multifaceted. There's the actual rescuing... plus... dealing with enemies!! Can you really handle... both situations?Gang Orca in "Rescue Maneuvers Continued"
Kugo Sakamata (
He serves as an antagonist in the second phase of the Provisional Hero License Exam.
Appearance

Gang Orca in the manga.
Gang Orca is a tall, well-built man whose body has the features of a killer whale thanks to his mutant-type Quirk. He has deep white eyes that feature several rings that circle his red pupils. At times he can look extremely menacing, which is why he's ranked third in heroes that look like villains.
Gang Orca's normal hero costume consists of a white suit with a high collar. The collar reaches all the way to his chin and it is decorated with diamond shapes that are made to look like teeth. This goes with a pink tie made to look like a tongue is coming out. He also wears a killer whale-like cape over his back.
During the Provisional License Exam, Gang Orca sported a red vest over his torso and wore metal gauntlets on his arms.
Following the Paranormal Liberation War, Gang Orca now has a scar over his left eye.
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Personality

Gang Orca's villain persona.
Gang Orca appears to be a calm and focused hero who treats every situation seriously. He is friendly and a good comrade towards his fellow Pro Heroes. He was relieved that Tiger was able to rescue his ally and calmed him when he was worried about her condition.[5] Gang Orca also teased Best Jeanist on being unable to change Katsuki Bakugo's personality and reform his crude attitude.[6]
Gang Orca can put on a menacing and ruthless persona when required. He acted like a true villain during the latter stages of the Provisional Licensing Exam and was a consistent threat to the students. He is not above calling out the students on their mistakes. Despite his hard exterior, Gang Orca admits that he enjoys seeing the students trying to make up for their mistakes.[7]
The No. 12 Hero takes teaching aspiring heroes very seriously, as at the Remedial Course, he was very rude and belittling to the students who failed the licensing exam. Despite his harsh words and the menacing front he puts on, he does really care about the students put under his teaching and desires to help motivate them so they can become heroes with heart. As pointed out by Present Mic, Gang Orca is actually a big softie underneath who loves kids. This was shown after he encourages them and their potential following the first remedial lesson, but then stumbles and loudly demands that they don't dare fail in an angry voice.
Abilities
Overall Abilities: Gang Orca is a very powerful hero who earned his place as one of the top ten Pro Heroes. His combat skills are unmatched as he was able to completely dominate Inasa Yoarashi and Shoto Todoroki in battle, two of the strongest first-year students in Japan.[8]

Gang Orca easily blocks Izuku's attack
Enhanced Strength: Gang Orca possesses the strength of a killer whale and it was shown that he is strong enough to overpower a mid-level Nomu.[9]
Enhanced Durability: Despite having an innate weakness to extreme heat, Gang Orca was able to endure being trapped inside a spiraling flame prison for several minutes. He was also able to block Izuku Midoriya's Quirk enhanced kick with ease. [7]
Enhanced Speed: Gang Orca appears to be very fast. He was able to close the distance between himself and Shoto during the battle before the prodigy student ever even noticed him approaching. [8]
Quirk
Orcinus (シャチ Shachi?): Gang Orca's Quirk gives him the attributes and abilities of a Killer Whale. He has enhanced strength and heightened senses; he can also produce hypersonic waves to paralyze his targets.
He can use his abilities on land, although his Quirk is superior in the water.
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Power | 4/6 B | |
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Speed | 3/6 C | |
Technique | 5/6 A | |
Wits | 4/6 B | |
Fondness for Kids | 5/6 A |
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Trivia
- The character of Gang Orca was originally conceived through Sakamata of Omagadoki Zoo, one of Horikoshi's previous works. Fittingly, Orca's real family name is Sakamata.
- He was the second character to get this treatment, the first being Uwabami.
- According to Kugo's Volume 13 profile:[10]
- His favourite things are strong people and open water swimming.
- He is constantly requested by aquariums all over Japan to perform shows and give lectures. However, Kugo's scary face and his personality often results in quite a few crying children at these events, which is something he secretly dreads.
- Gang Orca is ranked third among heroes who look like villains.[11]
- Gang Orca's English voice actor, Tyler Walker, also voices Lunch Rush and Kojiro Bondo.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 59.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 My Hero Academia: Ultra Analysis: The Official Character Guide.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 256 and Episode 113.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 347 (p. 8).
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 88 and Episode 47.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 86 and Episode 47.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 113 and Episode 59.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 112 and Episode 59.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 87 (p. 17) and Episode 47.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Vol. 13.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 110 and Episode 57.
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